Conducted by Mr Tham Pui San, a volunteer of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. Pui San is an avid artist who expresses his passion for nature through his art work. Bring along your art materials and enjoy learning different drawing techniques at Sungei Buloh.

Join enthusiastic volunteer guides who will share with you stories about the amazing plants and animals living in our precious forest heritage at Venus Loop. This series of free guided walks for the public are conducted by The Toddycats, volunteer nature guides of the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, for the Love Our MacRitchie Forest movement

This one-day camp encompasses a series of fun-filled and educational indoor and outdoor learning of the wetlands and nature conservation issues through worksheets, nature walks and hands-on activities.

Limited to 40 children. Register online. Acknowledgment e-mail will be sent upon receiving the form and cheque.

Time: 9am- 5pm
Venue: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Wetland Centre. Meet at Information Counter (Neo Tiew Crescent entrance)
Cost: Registration fee of $5 for the camp will go into SBWR education fund. Please make your cheque payable to Garden City Fund. The form and cheque to be posted to Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (SBWR), 301 Neo Tiew Crescent, Singapore 718925. Acknowledgment e-mail will be sent upon receiving the form and cheque. Each participant needs to purchase a 50 cents young naturalist passport at the registration table.
Website: http://www.sbwr.org.sg/
Contact: info@sbwr.org.sg or call 6794 1401

"Grow With Nature" Drama Series: Through nature, we can learn and grow in character. The rich biodiversity in nature makes it a good teaching tool to develop children’s character through dramatization. Children will be encouraged to care for nature and to be aware of its biodiversity. In this workshop, learn how having too much comfort might not be a good thing in this workshop.

The mud at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is a key habitat for the plants and animals. This unique habitat is full of surprises!

Get close and personal to the mud and observe the rich biodiversity; critical to the ecosystem at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. Join us for an interesting free guided walk featuring our lesser known creatures of the mudflats in Sungei Buloh.

We are re-running this activity as the last one was cancelled due to haze. Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve’s 31-ha extension boasts cool facilities and scenic boardwalks. The spruced-up 171-ha old wing is richer in birds and wildlife. We will explore key areas in both wings for multitudes of migratory wetland birds, and if we are lucky, we might see animals such as the Smooth Otter, Estuarine Crocodile, Malayan Water Monitor, Mangrove Horseshoe Crab, Tree-climbing Crab, mudskippers and more.

Time: 9 - 11 am
Cost: $5 per child (member) or $10 per child (non-member), fee will be collected on the spot. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join in at no charge.
Website: http://www.nss.org.sg/
Contact: email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.

Bukit Batok Nature Park is biodiversity rich, supported by an adjacent secondary forest. On a good night, you can be treated to an array of orthopterans ranging from ground-dwelling gr yllids, subterranean mole crickets, limnoterrestrial pygmy grasshoppers and an orchestra of songs and calls. If you are lucky, you might encounter cute ant-piling assassin bugs, elusive spider hunting emesine assassin bugs, smelly termite specialist Lisarda and colourful but secretive millipede hunters.

Join Cicada Tree Eco Place for this special kids' event. We go to Ubin to discover its natural treasures and feel its special atmosphere. Many artists come to stay on Ubin to get inspired and create their art, from painting and sculpture to music.

For our session, participants will be led on a guided walk into the rural countryside here, looking at the art of Nature, its colours, textures, sounds and meanings. Along the way, we will gather fallen leaves, fruits and twigs that catch our eye, and use them to make our artwork. The background for your art installation will be the natural environment around us. No paint, glue or paper needed! Artists will then share about their completed art, with additional comments from andrew who does nature art. And after taking a photo of your artwork, we will leave them where they are, to be recycled back into nature.

There are provision shops, restaurants, cafes and bike rentals on Ubin.

Your nature art guide is Andrew Tay.

More details and registration: pls email Celine Low at contact@cicadatree.org.sg with names of participants, kids' ages and your mobile no.

Time: 9.30am to 12.00pm
Cost: $13 per participant. Free for participants’ kids aged 6 yrs and below.
Cost excludes the bumboat ride to Pulau Ubin at $3.00 per person one way.
Venue: Pulau Ubin. We meet at 9.30am at street level main entrance of Changi Jetty (also known as Changi Point Ferry Terminal) at Lorong Bekukong, 5 mins walk away from Changi Village hawker centre. Session ends around noon back at Ubin’s main village and jetty.

Join Cicada Tree Eco Place for this special kids' event. This location is very good for a night critter walk and that’s why we keep going back there. As dusk falls, we look out for emerging bats and observe their acrobatic feeding flight. Kids will get to use our bat detector to catch their calls.

We explore deep into the mangrove forest via the extensive boardwalks to look for other nocturnal critters who live in the forest here, such as the Dog-faced Watersnake, Spotted Wood-owl and more than 5 species of geckoes. Tree-climbing crabs may be seen perched high above on branches, as if they're birds. Fireflies also live in this lovely mangrove forest patch. Though only seasonally numerous, we should meet some. Other exciting nocturnal critters met here include the Reticulated Python, Palm Civet and Mangrove Flatworm. This easy walk is on level pathways and wooden boardwalks with no stairs. We will take a snack break at one of the shelters.

Time: 6.15pm to 8.30pm
Venue: Pasir Ris Park Mangrove Boardwalk. We meet at 6.15pm outside the public toilet building at right side of Car Park ‘C’ at end of Pasir Ris Green Road which is off Pasir Ris Drive 3 Road. This park is a 15 min walk from Pasir Ris MRT and bus interchange. Walk ends at 8.30pm back at starting point.
Cost: $13 per adult or kid. Free for participants’ kids aged 6 yrs and below.

Join Cicada Tree Eco Place for this special kids' event. The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a lovely old garden created almost 200 years ago. It still retains its original primary rainforest patch. Although now totally surrounded by housing, busy roads and more development, this lush garden is home to our smaller species of wildlife.

The well-vegetated ponds here are nurseries for several species of frogs; both insect and fruit eating bats roost in the palm trees; and many fruit-eating birds arrive when the fig trees are figging. The rainforest patch is home to one of our large owls, the Spotted Wood-owl. On this night walk, we will walk the easy pathways to visit the ponds and other corners of the garden to search for its nocturnal wild inhabitants.

Sara, the Botanicosaurus, discovers a treasure chest of precious photos and items left behind by her grandmother, Nana. Each of these artefacts tells a story of the wonderful plants and people that have contributed to the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

Join her as she explores the Gardens and uncover its rich heritage! Participants will go on a guided tour of the Heritage Museum and Heritage Core of the Gardens.

Designed to stimulate the interest of the young and inculcate in them an appreciation of our forests.The Nature Keeper Camp will be carried out Labrador Nature Reserve. The one day nature camp also aims to nurture young minds in active protection and conservation of our natural heritage.
Suitable for children 7 - 11 years old (Primary 1 to 5)

Minimum of 12 children, Maximum of 40 children. To register, please email Lim_Siew _Hong@nparks.gov.sg or Jeanne_Tan@Nparks.gov.sg for an invite letter and registration forms. Registration will close on 30 Oct 2015.

The former Bidadari Muslim Cemetery has been one of the top sites in Singapore to spot avian migrants and visitors in recent years. Notable sightings include the Bluewinged Pitta, Black-backed and Ruddy Kingfishers, Crow-billed Drongo, as well as various Cuckoos and Flycatchers. Development work will be starting soon so this will likely be one of our last guided walks here. Join Dr Ho Hua Chew and guides from the Bird Group in exploring this peaceful haven for birds in its current wild state.

If you are between the ages of 5 and 10 years, come join us and learn more about our forest and wildlife. We will gather under the huge and gorgeous kapok tree at Upper Seletar Reservoir Park, read "Under the Kapok Tree" by Lynne Cherry and do simple breathing exercises and animal poses to acquaint ourselves better with forests, our animal friends, and the challenges they face in a modern world.

We will then go on a short guided nature walk into our lovely Upper Seletar rainforest. Families of the rare and shy Banded Leaf Monkey are regularly seen in the forest canopy here!

For more info and registration email Celine Low at contact@cicadatree.org.sg with names of participants, kids' ages & your mobile no.

Take a walk with us to experience Ubin's wonderful natural and cultural heritage. The walk takes about 2 hour to complete. The tour will start at the Ubin-HSBC Volunteer Hub and take you through the spice trees around Jelutong campsite, Butterfly Hill, Pekan Quarry, Sensory Trail Ponds, Kampong House, Old Bin Kiang School site, Toa Pek Kong Temple and end at the Wayang Stage. You will hear about the use of spices in cooking and the interesting history of the different sites.

Do you know what the Ubin-HSBC Volunteer Hub was in the 1970s? When was the Toa Pek Kong Temple built? If you would like to know, then this is an excellent introduction to the heritage of the island.

For all ages, children under the age of 13 to be under parental/guardian guidance.

Limited to 4 groups, each group a maximum of 15 people. Register online.

Time: 9.30-11.30am
Venue: Meet at Ubin-HSBC Volunteer Hub, a 10-min walk from Ubin Jetty. More on how to get to Pulau Ubin.
Cost: Guided tours charges: SGD$60.00 / Group (for a maximum of 15 people) Only payment via cheque are allowed until further notice. 4 groups per day allowed, each group can accommodate a maximum of 15 people
Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/

Explore the beauty and diversity of orchids in the National Orchid Garden, Singapore Botanic Gardens. Over 1000 species and 2,000 hybrids are now found in the Gardens' collection, with about 600 species and hybrids on display. Every year, more vibrant and enduring hybrids are added on

Follow a trail of numbers and shapes at the Singapore Botanic Gardens! Children will have the opportunity to discover some interesting characteristics about selected plants with special emphasis on leaves, their numbers and shapes.

Would you like to be inspired by nature? Or be a naturalist for a day? If so, join us for our Documenting Nature Workshop, fully sponsored by Mitsubishi Singapore!

This three hour workshop will begin with a gallery tour focused on Singapore’s biodiversity, pioneer naturalists in Singapore, as well as the vast array of techniques used by naturalists to document nature.

During the hands-on portion, participants will have a chance to try out some of these techniques! These include activities such as writing in a nature journal, making a scientific drawing, and creating a ‘gyotaku’ print on a reusable bag, which can be brought home!

To register for this fully sponsored programme, please email us at nhmlearning@nus.edu.sg with the full name of participants, their ages, and contact number. Limited spots available! Registration closes 11 Nov.

The Eco-Link@BKE is an ecological bridge that spans the Bukit Timah Expressway, connecting Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and Central Catchment Nature Reserve. The first of its kind in Southeast Asia, its main purpose is to restore the ecological connection between two nature reserves, allowing wildlife to expand their habitat, genetic pool and survival chances.

Participants will have the opportunity to visit the Eco-Link@BKE led by NParks and volunteer guides and learn of its role and importance in the conservation of Singapore’s natural heritage.

Mangrove forests are living borders of the freshwater and salt water. Out of 73 true mangroves species worldwide, 22 can be found in Sungei Buloh. Join us for a lovely morning walk and get to know the mangrove trees and plants of Sungei Buloh.

The Naked Hermit Crabs introduce you to Chek Jawa without getting your feet wet. Even though we are not going on to the shore, there is still much to see and enjoy. There are monitor lizards, fiddler crabs, spiders, rare plants, wild boar, mudskippers and lots of fruit trees. If we are lucky, we might even spot the Oriental Pied Hornbill, White-bellied Sea Eagle and the giant Atlas Moth.

Not more than five persons in a group, pre-register with this online form.

A tip for a long-weekend trip
Our wild places and parks can get VERY crowded on public holidays. The best way to avoid the crowds is to arrive early in the morning and leave early. Our wildlife is generally more active in the morning too!

Herps are reptiles like lizards and snakes, and amphibians like frogs. Let the HSS volunteers introduce you to some delightful and interesting herps in their inaugural walk.

In an effort to promote an awareness of Singapore’s natural and historical heritage, and to promote conversations amongst Singaporeans, the Herpetological Society of Singapore has begun the Herp Walk @ Lower Peirce. We want to raise awareness, in particular, about Herps! These misunderstood creatures are often thought of as scary or unnecessary. But we want to show Singaporeans that Herps are important and integral to the Singaporean ecosystem!

During last year's Raptor Watch, we hit a record high of 2,161 raptors, with the Oriental Honey Buzzard putting up a good show in the afternoon. We also had rarities such as the Greater Spotted Eagle, Booted Eagle and Jerdon's Baza. What will turn up this year? Join us in documenting the peak migration of Asian raptors across the island. The count starts at 9 am and ends at 4 pm. Please contact the site leaders directly for the exact site location.

What's that swimming in the water? A fish, a worm, an insect or a crocodile!? Join us for an interesting morning walk getting to know the creatures and plants that lives in and around the water edges of Sungei Buloh.

The long-tailed macaques are the most conspicuous animals at Macritchie Reservoir Park. Although commonly seen, they are very misunderstood. Few seeing them realise anything about the social world these monkeys live in. They have kin networks, power struggles, friends, foes, and an otherwise complex social network. In many ways, they provide a mirror of our own sociality.

If you would like to learn more about your community and the interesting world of your neighbouring macaques at Macritchie, please join our free walk, led by experts from the Jane Goodall Institute Singapore.

Suitable for adults and children above 8 years.

Register at sg.monkey.walk@gmail.com, at least 3 days in advance. Do provide us with your preferred date, name, contact number (in case of cancellation, we will contact you), number of adult and children participants (at most, 5 participants per registration). Upon receiving your registration, we will reply with a confirmation email. The walk will be cancelled if there is bad weather 45 minutes before the walk.

Join enthusiastic volunteer guides who will share with you stories about the amazing plants and animals living in our precious forest heritage at Venus Loop. This series of free guided walks for the public are conducted by The Toddycats, volunteer nature guides of the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, for the Love Our MacRitchie Forest movement

Sign up for the Nature Guided Walk during the Istana Open House. This guided walk is a collaboration between the President’s Office and the National Parks Board (NParks), which will showcase the Istana’s flora, fauna and biodiversity.

The guided walk starts from 10am to 4pm, and is conducted hourly. Please look out for signs on the Istana grounds to find out where you can register for the guided walk.

Time: 10am to 4pm every hour.
Costs:
$2 for each child aged 3 years & above.
$4 for Singaporeans / PRs aged 13 and above.
$10 for foreigners (aged 13 and above).
Family package, $12 for Singaporeans / PRs (family of 4) and $30 for foreigners (family of 4).
Please make the payment on the spot on the event date itself.
Each guided walk group can take up to 12 people

From the NParks website: "The Sisters’ Islands Marine Park Public Gallery on St John’s Island will be closed during the weekends on 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31 October as well as 1, 7 and 8 November, as the daily scheduled ferry services to St John’s Island will be temporarily stopped during the Kusu Pilgrimage season (13 October to 11 November 2015). Please visit us on weekdays during this period or on weekends from 14 November onwards.”

The 5-ha Jurong Eco Garden was officially opened in June 2014. It has been carefully designed to retain most of its naturally undulating topography and consequently, some of its biodiversity. While it serves as the green lungs for the next door CleanTech Park, it is also a rainwater reservoir and a community activity site for western Singapore. Join Wing Chong (HP: 9227-2020) for a morning of birdwatching at this less-visited park. We will explore its Summit Forest, Wildlife Corridor, Stream Ravine and Freshwater Swamp Forest. We will then venture into a nearby secondary forest trail to check out its wilder side.

Launched in October 2011, the Healing Garden showcases over 400 varieties of plants used medicinally. It is laid out thematically relating to component parts of the body such as head, respiratory and reproductive systems. Spread over 2.5 hectares, this garden is designed as a tranquil retreat with medical plants traditionally used in Southeast Asia as the main focus.

Please note that the Healing Garden is closed every Tuesday, and opened 5am - 7.30pm daily. Admission is free.

Registration is required 15 minutes before the tour at the Visitor Centre. Mandarin tours are only available at 10am. English tours are available for all slots. This tour repeats every First Saturday of the Month.

31 Oct - 1 Nov: 6th Asian Bird Fair
Nature walks and activities for kids! This two-day festival brings together birdwatchers, photographers and nature lovers from all over Asia. Highlights of the Bird Fair include exhibition booths, complimentary nature walks, as well as lectures and presentations on nature topics. Join us anytime between 9am to 5pm on both days to celebrate Birds and Nature.

Nature walks and activities for kids! This two-day festival brings together birdwatchers, photographers and nature lovers from all over Asia. Highlights of the Bird Fair include exhibition booths, complimentary nature walks, as well as lectures and presentations on nature topics. Join us anytime between 9am to 5pm on both days to celebrate Birds and Nature.

Join enthusiastic volunteer guides who will share with you stories about the amazing plants and animals living in our precious forest heritage at Venus Loop. This series of free guided walks for the public are conducted by The Toddycats, volunteer nature guides of the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, for the Love Our MacRitchie Forest movement